Anti-Clueless Advice: 3 Most Asked Wedding Etiquette Questions Answered (Page Two)

Interview Number Two was a Very Cool Quiz.

This was one of my most enjoyable interviews, as I had the opportunity to quiz the new anchors. I love those ladies! (Video) Let’s see if you can get the answers correct as well.

1) I’m getting married soon and want a honeymoon registry. How can I inform guests of where to find it?

A. Post your registry on FaceBook.

B. Post your registry on your wedding website.

C. Post your registry on your wedding invitations.

2) As mother of the groom, may I wear a red strapless gown to my son’s daytime wedding?

A. No.

B.Yes.

It depends on the formality of the wedding.

3) We are planning a destination wedding. Must we pay all the expenses for our attendants?

A. No.

B. Yes, but only for the best man & maid of honor’s expenses.

C. Yes, but only for the first two days of lodging for all your attendants.

Your Answers!

What were your answers? Do you feel good about them? Well, let’s see how you did.

Answers

B. However, there should be no mention of gifts on the front page of the registry.

A. Mothers never wear strapless gowns to their children’s weddings. Additionally, red is an absolute no-no, unless it’s a cultural norm.

C. All attendants are treated equally.

Please Read

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